Orthopedic Surgery & Care | Ottumwa, IA
Sports Medicine • Ottumwa, IA • Since 1892
About
Ottumwa Regional Health Center (Ottumwa, IA) offers comprehensive orthopedic care as part of its broad hospital services. Key points: - Orthopedic department staffed by board-certified surgeons, with services including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. - Recent addition: Dr. Michael B. Scherb, an experienced orthopedic surgeon, joined the medical staff (enhancing specialty coverage). - Part of a full-service regional health center providing emergency, acute care, rehabilitation, and a range of specialties (cardiology, general surgery, urology, oncology, etc.). - Location: Ottumwa, Iowa, with multiple addresses on Pennsylvania Ave; contact options include several regional phone numbers.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Phone
+1 641-684-2300
plpublic@idph.iowa.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center Website (General Orthopedic Department): 4.7/5 (136)
- WebMD (Dr. Michael Scherb): 5.0/5 (64)
- Vitals (Dr. Bradley Scott): 3.5/5 (13)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Bradley Scott): 4.1/5 (13)
Patients praise
- Highly rated clinical expertise and treatment outcomes for many patients
- Appreciation for thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- Positive experiences with surgical recovery and improved mobility
- Some reports of friendly and helpful nursing/clinical staff
Common complaints
- Reports of poor bedside manner or lack of compassion
- Complaints regarding administrative/receptionist interactions
- Concerns about diagnostic approach or treatment decisions, specifically regarding pain management and cortisone injections
- Occasional reports of feeling unheard or rushed
"Butchered my mother's surgery after a horrific crush injury and then when she is still in horrible pain months later... he pulls all restrictions at work."
— Vitals review of Dr. Michael Scherb"The receptionist was hostile and aggressive directly to me... I will not go back to Dr Scott's office."
— Vitals review of Dr. Bradley Scott"Dr. Scott took the [extra] time to understand my problems. Offered excellent ideas on to improve my mobility and range of motion."
— WebMD review of Dr. Bradley ScottSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center Welcomes Dr. Michael B. Scherb Board-certified orthopedic surgeon — Feb 4, 2026
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Orthopedics Clinic gets an upgrade — May 18, 2026
- ORHC Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon - Ottumwa Radio — Mar 9, 2026
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Orthopedics Clinic gets an upgrade | | ktvo.com — May 16, 2026
- Ottumwa Regional adds bone density scanner — Apr 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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